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Course Description Course Name : Learning Theories II Course Code : BTE 712 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MAHMUT OĞUZ KUTLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the concept of learning Knows about the early behaviorists´ (Pavlov, Watson and Gutries) theories Explains Skinner´s Operant Conditioning Theory Explains Thorndike and Hulls´ learning theories Knows about the modern cognitivists´ (Hebb, Tolman and Gestalt) theories Knows about Bruner ve Piaget´s theories Knows about learning and retention models Explains the brain based learning model. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is explain the concept of learning and to introduce traditional and contemporary learning theories in education. Course Contents : Human learning, Early Behaviorism, Pavlov, Watson, Guthrie, The Effect of Behaviorism, Thorndike and Hull, Skinner´s Operant Conditioning, Toward modern Cognitivisim, Hebb, Tolman, and the Gestaltism, Cognitive Thories: Bruner and Piaget, Brain Based-Learning, Learning and remembering, Models of Memory, the causes and effects of behaviours. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The Concept of Learning Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 2 The Early Behaviorists; Pavlov, Watson and Guthrie Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 3 The Effects of Behavior, Thorndike and Hull Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 4 Skinner´s Operant Conditioning Theory Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 5 The Modern Cognitive Theorists; Bruner and Piaget Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 6 The Social Cognitive Theorists; Rogers and Bandura Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 7 Factors that affect the learning process Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 8 Midterm Exam Essay Exam 9 Effective Learning Strategies Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 10 Constructivist Learning Theory Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 11 The Principles of Emotional Learning Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 12 The principles of Learning Based on Multiple Brain Structures Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 13 Improving cognition and metacognition Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 14 Improving attention and memory Presentation and Discussion Methods 15 General Review Lecture, Presentation and Discussion Methods 16/17 Final Exam Essay Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lefrançois G.R. (2000). Theories of Human Learning, Wadsworth, Belmont  Ormrod, J.E. (1990). Human Learning, Merrill Publishing Company, Columbus  Kluwe, H.R.; Lüer, G.; Rösler, F. (2003). Principles of Learning and memory, Birkhaüser, Verlag, Basel,  WanderStoep S.W. ; Pintrich, P.R. (2003). Learning to Learn, Pearson Educ. İnc. NJ.  Stipek, D. (2002). Motivation to Learn, Four Edition, Allyn and Bacon, Boston Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Takes responsibility for the dissemination of local and national developments in the field. 3 2 Supports the protection and learning of scientific and ethical values by considering them in his academic studies. 2 3 Transfers the developments in the other fields to the field of instructional technologies. 3 4 Creates a productive cooperative working environment and maintains it by developing an insight into the behavior of stakeholders. 3 5 Defines the unified structure of instructional technologies with other related fields. 3 6 Lists the applications of scientific research and related statistical techniques in the field of educational technology. 2 7 Follows the scientific developments in the field of educational technology, and implements them in his professional practice. 2 8 Follows the current problems and practices, identifies the knowledge and skills which will be required in the next stage and takes on new learning tasks. 3 9 Can supply or develop systems, methods, or tools to reduce the workload. 4 10 Interprets, develops and evaluates the strategies, policies and implementation plans related to the issues about the future of the field. 4 11 On the basis of qualifications acquired at undergraduate level, integrates and defines sub-areas of instructional technology, at the level of expertise. 3 12 Applies the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. 3 13 Uses scientific research and statistical techniques in the area of classical applications of educational technology. 2 14 Evaluates the current complex theoretical problems in the scope of instructional technologies with integrity by understanding their multi-dimensional causes. 4 15 Develops a plan related to the solutions of complex, theoretical and current problems in the field, implements the plan and evaluates the results with a scientific perspective. 3 16 Takes personal responsibility in solving problems related to/in the field. 3 17 Communicates effectively with the students, teachers, school administrators, families and individuals in the study group . 4 18 Has foreign language knowledge to review the international resources in the field . 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 143 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72 ECTS Credit: 6